Extended Education and International Programs

Higher education has always been a goal for my family and myself as a first-generation Mexican American. I've wanted to study abroad my entire time at CSUMB because it would allow me to travel, get to know a new culture, and, of course, continue working toward my degree. I can claim with assurance that I have developed enduring friendships with people from all around the world. Knowing that I put in a lot of effort and was rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime experience has given me more confidence and trust in myself. As appreciative and fortunate as I was to have the opportunity to study abroad, this experience has sparked something in me, and I now have a new outlook on life.